Eagles notebook: Practices with New England Patriots begin today

Squads to share NovaCare Complex for three days

12:01 AM,
Aug. 6, 2013

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The Eagles will have three days of practice with the New England Patriots at the NovaCare Complex beginning today.

It's the first time the Eagles have shared a practice field with another NFL team since 1998, when they practiced with the Buffalo Bills.

Eagles coach Chip Kelly said he likes the idea of a joint practice. And the Patriots are a good partner. For one, Kelly and Patriots coach Bill Belichick are friends. The two teams don't play this regular season - unless they were to meet in the Super Bowl in February. ...